On January 13, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall will host Musical Explorers Family Concerts. These interactive concerts celebrate…
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Central Eastern Europe Spotlight: Budapest Ritmo 2024 Showcase Now Accepting Submissions
The Budapest Ritmo 2024 Showcase is calling for artists! Don’t miss the deadline on January 5, 2024. This annual event is where global sounds converge…
View More Central Eastern Europe Spotlight: Budapest Ritmo 2024 Showcase Now Accepting SubmissionsOrkney Folk Festival Unveils Eclectic 2024 Lineup
The Orkney Folk Festival has unveiled its 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of artists from around the globe. Scheduled for May 23-26, the 41st…
View More Orkney Folk Festival Unveils Eclectic 2024 LineupLonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”
In their latest release, the seasoned bluegrass maestros, Lonesome River Band, once again delve into country music with their single “Blues of the Night.” Drawing…
View More Lonesome River Band’s Timeless Rendition of ‘Blues of the Night’”Koum Tara Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2023
The album Baraaim El-Louz by Koum Tara has landed at #1 on the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of December 2023. Baraaim El-Louz…
View More Koum Tara Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for December 2023Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023
The album Double You by Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain has secured the coveted top position at the World Music Charts Europe for December…
View More Catrin Finch & Aoife Ní Bhriain Command the World Music Charts Europe for December 2023Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ Award
Extraordinary blues guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood’s latest album, Exorcist (Alligator Records), won the Quarterly German Record Critics’ Award. German writer…
View More Selwyn Birchwood’s Exorcist Album Wins German Record Critics’ AwardAmanda Cook Unveils Captivating Single “New Star” from Upcoming Album
Bluegrass artist Amanda Cook has released a new single titled “New Star.” It is the first song unveiled from her upcoming album, Restless Soul. This…
View More Amanda Cook Unveils Captivating Single “New Star” from Upcoming AlbumMandolinist Mark Stoffel Rolls Out “Barnyard Funk”
Mandolinist Mark Stoffel has released a video of his new single “Barnyard Funk” (Mountain Home Music Company). The instrumental piece highlight’s Stoffel’s skill on the…
View More Mandolinist Mark Stoffel Rolls Out “Barnyard Funk”Famed Afropop Singer Sara Tavares Dies at 45
Portuguese singer Sara Tavares passed away November 19, 2023, from cancer complications. Tavares was a popular singer who combined Cape Verdean rhythms with pop, funk,…
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